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Volvo C70 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 2 model years, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 34 owner complaints for the Volvo C70. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Volvo C70 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Volvo C70 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | 1 | 23 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Volvo models · How these reports are made.
Volvo C70: questions owners ask
Which Volvo C70 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Volvo C70 model years with the most are the 2012 (23) and 2013 (11). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
How many recalls does the Volvo C70 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 1 Volvo C70 model years, 1 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (1) and 2013 (0). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How often does the Volvo C70 fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Volvo C70's first-time failure rate ranged from 25.6% for cars first registered in 2013 to 41.7% for 2010, across 4 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were suspension, tyres, lights and electrics. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.